Repentance – Hadith Answers

Regretting and being ashamed over a sin

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Is this Hadith suitable to quote?

Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Anyone who did a wrong or committed a sin and is ashamed of it, then this will be his atonement.”

Another version of the narration regarding ‘A sinner is given respite before the sin is recorded’

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Please mention the Hadith and the authenticity regarding the angel waiting for three hours before writing down a bad deed.

Spend time in the company of those who repent

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Kindly inform me if this is a Hadith?

“Spend time in the company of those who repent for they have the softest hearts”

Do not delay in five things

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Please provide the correct translation and reference of the following:

Sayyiduan ‘Ali (radiyallahu’anhu) said that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) advised haste in 5 matters: Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found. Jazakumullah.